Preventing althletes foot

[Tala]

Fungus likes warm wet spots. Sweaty feet stuck in shoes for long periods are prime growing conditions.
Use a wicking quick-drying type sock, either Coolmax type stuff or a wool blend, and change your socks often. Don't wear shoes when you don't have to. If you're home lounging on the couch, take off the shoes and either go barefoot or change into dry socks. Let them tootsies get some fresh air!!

I was a swimmer in high school and no I did not wear shower shoes or anything like that at the gym locker room, but I wore flip flops year-round so my toes were never encased in sweaty socks/shoes to give any fungus a chance to grow.

 

[BlackBart]

Spray your feet and the inside of your boots with tea tree oil diluted in water. 1 tablespoon to 2 cups water.
The Nurse that does the elder foot care for my Mother uses tea tree oil diluted to kill toe fungus and she said it works for athletes foot fungus as well.
or buy Benefect, it works too. http://www.benefect.com/

 

[ChikeeMomma]

I have always worn flip flops (and make my family wear them, too) in public showers, etc. The fungus likes warm, wet places. If your shoes/boots become wet, be sure to let them dry out before wearing them again. If you have issues with sweaty feet, do as others suggested and get some moisture wicking socks. Seems like I have heard of people putting deodorant and baby powder on their feet. Don't know if it works, but have heard of it.

 

[Bryceeast]

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That is one of the weirdest and grossest things i ever seen

 

[MeatKing]

If i wear shoes with no socks, I will get it

So I say cotten socks, changes often. Shoes as little as possible.

GL

 

[Chef]

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That is one of the weirdest and grossest things i ever seen

Yup... sounds crazy but it's true it works. Not sure how it is for prevention but it does knock it down when you see it. I would do it when I got in the shower before I turned on the water. Never had to use the hairdryer. I'm for sure this probably sounds really gross to a lot of people but hey I don't think there is a more cost effective treatment

Good luck with your athelete's foot!

Chef

 

[NYboy]

The first urine of the day is best to use. It does work!

 

[Dunkopf]

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Good mouthwash too. The acid kills bacteria.

 

[Baymule]

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Good mouthwash too. The acid kills bacteria.

 

[thaiturkey]

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Good mouthwash too. The acid kills bacteria.

You need to be careful with this remedy. According to the old Russian practice that I mentioned previously, you must not use your own urine.